Michael Blake Teaches Contemporary JazzFebruary 1, 2016 | alyssamarks | More on How-To
Michael Blake joined the Joffrey Ballet School faculty as director of the jazz and contemporary…five years ago and has since revamped the curriculum. Here, he teaches a jump-and-roll combination that helps students discover oppositional energy.Read More

Archie Burnett Teaches VoguingJanuary 4, 2016 | alyssamarks | More on How-To
Archie Burnett is a New York native and founding member of the vogue crew House…Ninja, created by Willi NInja. He performs and teaches internationally. Here, he breaks down a basic voguing combination, which will help dancers sharpen details and develop performance quality.Read More

Katharine Pettit Teaches TapNovember 2, 2015 | alyssamarks | More on How-To
Katharine Pettit teaches tap at Peridance Capezio Center in New York City, where she focuses…fundamentals in all of her classes. In this video, she explains the weight shift necessary for a five-count riff.Read More

Ashley Tuttle Teaches BriséSeptember 1, 2015 | alyssamarks | More on How-To
Ashley Tuttle was only 16 when she joined American Ballet Theatre at the invitation of…Baryshnikov. She danced with ABT for 17 seasons and made the rank of principal. In addition, she was a member of the Twyla Tharp Dance Company. Now, she continues to perform and teach in New York City. Here, she demonstrates the correct way to breakdown a basic brisé.Read More

Kathryn Sullivan Teaches FrappéJune 30, 2015 | alyssamarks | More on How-To
Kathryn Sullivan has twenty-five years of experience teaching ballet and pointe. She teaches at Steps…Broadway and the Peridance Capezio Center in New York City, and she's on faculty at Barnard College and Columbia University. Here, Sullivan offers advice on teaching Frappé.Read More